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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR350 / R3202.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $39,153 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
Heated front seats 710      
iPod integration 375      
Proximity key 1,110      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
Heated front seats 660      
iPod integration 349      
Proximity key 1,032      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 5,105 375 375 375
Options (change) 4,747 300 300 300
Destination 875 795 795 795
Total Price $48,080 $31,595 $34,085 $34,695
Total Invoice $44,775 $30,273 $32,659 $33,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,316
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR350 / R3202.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,080$31,595$34,085$34,695
Adjustments for Features-20000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,880$31,595$34,085$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$44,775$30,273$32,659$33,246
Adjustments for Features-18600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,589$30,273$32,659$33,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelR-ClassPassatPassatPassat
TrimR350 / R3202.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$5,205$5,205$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-18600-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
ModelR-ClassPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in110.4 in
Length203.0 in191.6 in
Width75.7 in72.2 in
Height65.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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